The world-famous Louvre Museum and the Palace of Versailles in Paris have been evacuated and shut down on Saturday after reportedly receiving bomb threats amid rising tensions over the Israeli-Palestine conflict.
“Dear visitors, for security reasons, the Musée du Louvre is closing its doors today, Saturday, October 14. Those who have booked a visit during the day will be reimbursed. Thank you for your understanding,” the museum stated from its X account.
Chers visiteurs,
Pour des raisons de sécurité, le musée du #Louvre ferme ses portes ce jour, samedi 14 octobre.
Les personnes ayant réservé pour une visite dans la journée seront remboursées.Nous vous remercions de votre compréhension. pic.twitter.com/2cEllnWCIa
— Musée du Louvre (@MuseeLouvre) October 14, 2023
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